Ashaari Mohammad

Male, Person

1937 –

12

Who is Ashaari Mohammad?

Haji Ashaari Mohammad was the leader of the Malaysian-based Islamic religious sect Al-Arqam. The sect was banned by in Malaysia by the federal government on 21 October 1994. He and other Al-Arqam members were arrested in Thailand, returned to Malaysia and detained under Internal Security Act.

Ashaari was nicknamed "Abuya" by his followers, and was known for wearing a turban, green Al-Arqam rope, and having kohl-lined eyes.

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Born
Oct 30, 1937
Died
May 21, 2024

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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